Shoshana Buxbaum

In this engaging conversation, Shoshana Buxbaum, a Science Friday producer with a decade-long journey through chronic pain, discusses the intricate ties between mental health and chronic pain. She highlights the stigma surrounding neuro-psychological causes and how pain can affect emotional well-being. The talk introduces innovative treatments like pain reprocessing therapy, showcasing its promise in alleviating chronic pain. Buxbaum also shares her personal experiences, emphasizing the need for a holistic view in understanding and treating chronic pain.

Benji Jones, an environmental correspondent at Vox, and Shoshannah Buxbaum, a producer, dive into the controversial decision to revoke protections for the lesser prairie chicken. They discuss its colorful courtship rituals and the environmental policy shifts under the Trump administration. Topics also include the surprising intersection of Trump supporters with wind energy, revolutionary at-home health tests, and the discovery of a new fossil shedding light on the evolution of flight. Plus, quirky cicada facts and flamingos’ feeding techniques add humor to the mix!